Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1596 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Requests the President of the United States to transmit a report about the freedom of citizens of Romania to exercise their rights and cultural freedoms, and especially their right to emigrate, to each House of Congress and to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Requests that such a report be transmitted each time the President makes a request for authority to waive the application of the Trade Act of 1974, or for authority to extend the United States-Romanian Trade Agreement itself. Requests the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to transmit a report with respect to the freedom of the citizens of Romania to emigrate, and on the status of minorities in that country, to both Houses of Congress. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if Romania restricts fundamental rights of its citizens, it should be denied its current most-favored nation treatment, and the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement should be ended. Provides an additional $50,000 for the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House to assist in carrying out its duties under the Trade Act of 1974.
Bill· HRH.R. 15838 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Urban Trees Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants, on a matching basis, with urban areas to the States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam in order to provide financial assistance to such urban areas for arboriculture programs. Defines "arboriculture" as the planting, growing, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs. Authorizes appropriations of up to $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out such grant program. Requires that grants under this Act be made in accordance with an urban arboriculture plan for the selection, planting, and maintenance of trees agreed upon in advance by the Secretary and the State forester or other appropriate official. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to urban areas for arboriculture programs under this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 788 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Requests a United States Government policy toward Namibia which maintains the commitment of the United States to provisions of United Nations Security Council resolutions numbered 276, 301, and 385, which call for withdrawal of South African administration of Namibia and transfer of power to Namibians. Request United States adherence to policies which uphold additional obligations toward Namibia set forth in International Court of Justice decisions.
Bill· HRH.R. 15788 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities must be approved by affected States prior to application for Federal Power Commission approval. Authorizes States to adopt safety standards which are more stringent than Federal requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 15803 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Government Executive Analysis and Reform (GEAR) Commission Act - Establishes the Government Executive Analysis and Reform (GEAR) Commission consisting of 18 members appointed by the President. States that six members are to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; four each by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Chief Justice of the United States. Directs the Commission to study all Executive departments and independent agencies and other authorities of the Federal Government: (1) to determine whether regulatory activities have limited competition within segments of the economy and whether such regulators have contributed to current economic difficulties; and (2) the purposes, structure and jurisdiction, statutory framework, and procedures of such agencies. Directs the Commission to assess the costs and benefits of Federal programs and to make recommendations concerning the restructure of the Government to improve the efficiency of Federal programs. Requires the Commission to submit its recommendations to the President and Congress within 33 months after it first meets. Requires the President to submit to Congress his findings an specific proposals for legislation within 90 days of receipt of the Commission's report. Establishes the Task Force on American Federalism composed of 20 members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Task Force to study the appropriate levels of responsibility among units of local, State and the Federal Government, means for each level to finance such responsibilities, and the extent of intergovernmental assistance required to achieve the proper balance and division of respective Federal, State and local roles and authorities. Directs the Task Force to submit its final report to Congress 15 months after it first meets stating its findings and proposals for constitutional amendments, legislation, or administrative action necessary to carry out its recommendations. Terminates the Task Force and the Commission 90 days after submission of their final reports. Authorizes to be appropriated $12,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1588 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Amends Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives by replacing the Committee on the District of Columbia with the Committee on Urban and District of Columbia Affairs. States that the Committee shall have jurisdiction over all measures relating to the municipal affairs of the District of Columbia in general, other than appropriations therefor. Provides that the committee shall have the function of studying and investigating the problems confronting urban areas, including problems relating to municipal fiscal affairs.
Bill· HRH.R. 15789 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities shall be subject to State disapproval for a 90-day period following notification of the affected State.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1586 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1976
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there exists a sufficient indication of a relationship between the level of violence depicted on television and a distorted view of social reality held by heavy viewers of television to warrant consideration of such relationship by those persons responsible for television programming and broadcasting. Urges further investigation of the correlation between the level of violence depicted on television and aggressive, including violent behavior in children and adults.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1113 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1976
Requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating October 31, 1976, as "Molly Pitcher Day."
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 774 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1976
Expresses the objection of Congress to the proposed sales to Iran of defense articles and services which are described in the certifications submitted by the President of the United States pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act on September 1, 1976, and covering transmittals numbered 7T-36 (a), 7T-36 (b), 7T-25, 7T-32, 7T-29, 7T-34, 7T-46, 7T-28 and 7T-31.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1112 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1976
Makes appropriation of $2,812,732 to the District of Columbia for use by its fire department to keep all of the fire department facilities open on a full-time basis during fiscal year 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 15705 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1976
National Digestive Diseases Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases. Directs the Commission to develop and recommend a long-range plan for the use of national resources to deal with digestive diseases, such plan to include provisions for: (1) research studies into the biological process related to digestive diseases; (2) investigations into the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of such diseases; (3) development of coordinated health care systems to combat digestive diseases; and (4) education and training of scientists, clinicians, educators, and allied health professionals in fields related to digestive diseases. Directs the Commission to make a final report to Congress within 18 months of its initial meeting, such report to include the projected costs of implementing programs to combat digestive diseases, legislative recommendations, and a long-range plan for dealing with such diseases. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,500,000, without fiscal year limitation, to carry out the purposes of the Commission set forth in this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish a Coordinating Committee for Digestive Diseases to improve coordination among Federal agencies in the research, training, control, and treatment of digestive diseases.
Bill· HRH.R. 15706 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1976
Federal Support Payment Act - Authorizes individuals, to whom the proceeds of a child support order are payable, to register such order in any court in any State in which the individual responsible for making such payments resides. Allows courts, in which such an order is registered, to entertain contempt proceedings against an individual who fails to comply with the support order in the same manner as if the court originally issued the order. Requires a court in which any support order is registered or any enforcement proceedings are undertaken to send written notice of such action to the original court.
Bill· HRH.R. 15683 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1976
Diplomatic Relations Act - Authorizes the President to regulate the privileges and immunities of foreign diplomatic missions and their personnel in a manner consistent with international agreements. Defines "foreign diplomatic mission and personnel thereof" for purposes of this Act. Requires the President to periodically publish a list of permanent foreign diplomatic missions and the personnel thereof. Declares void any judicial writ or process against a person or the property of any person entitled to immunity from suit or process under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1559 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1976
Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1102 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976
Authorizes and directs the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week."
Bill· HRH.R. 15584 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1976
Provides for the relief of Commander Edward White Rawlins, United States Navy (retired).
Bill· HRH.R. 15572 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1976
Public Participation in Government Proceedings Act - Entitles any person to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs of participation incurred by such person in any Federal agency proceeding if the participation of such person promotes or can reasonably be expected to promote a full and fair determination of the issues involved in the proceeding, the economic interest of such person in the outcome is small compared to the costs of participation in such proceeding, and such person does not have sufficient resources to participate effectively in such proceeding in the absence of an award under this Act. Requires each agency, whenever practicable, to determine, prior to the commencement of any proceeding, the eligibility of a person for an award under this Act and the amount of such award. Requires payment of such an award, where necessary, prior to the conclusion of such proceeding but in no event later than 90 days after the conclusion of such proceeding. Directs the head of each agency to report annually to Congress with respect to awards made under this Act. Entitles any person who is a party to, or intervenor in, any civil suit or proceeding for judicial review of agency action to costs incurred by such person in litigation if such person is afforded the relief sought in substantial measure, the court determines that such action served an important public purpose, the economic interest of such person in the outcome of such action is small compared with the cost of litigation, and the person does not have sufficient resources to participate effectively in such action absent an award under this Act. Directs the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to report annually to Congress with respect to awards granted by courts of the United States under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for agency awards under this Act, $10,000,000 each year for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979. Authorizes to be appropriated for judicial awards under this Act such sums as may be necessary.
Bill· HRH.R. 15530 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1976
Amends Titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Grants to States for Services) of the Social Security Act to establish the Special Commission on Quality Assurance and Utilization Control in Home Health Care. States that the Commission shall be composed of 17 members appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Sets forth the fields of experience and expertise from which Commission members are to be drawn, including five representatives of professional groups with expertise in accreditation and three who are recipients of benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, or under a State plan of services. Requires Senate approval of the member designated chairman of the Commission. States that the function and duty of the Commission shall be: (1) to conduct a full and complete study, investigation, and review of the provision of home health care and services to individuals in the United States, including care and services furnished by agencies which do not qualify as providers of services under the Social Security Act as well as care and services furnished by agencies which do so qualify, with the particular objective of determining: (a) the extent to which additional quality assurance and utilization control in the provision of such care and services is needed; and (b) the manner in which the standards, conditions, and requirements of Title XVIII, Title XIX, or Title XX should be modified in order to provide additonal assurance and control; and (2) on the basis of such study, investigation, and review, to develop a detailed plan for quality assurance and utilization control in home health care. Directs the submission to the Secretary and the Congress of the required plan within one year of the appointment of the majority of the members of the Commission. Requires the Secretary, within 90 days of the submission of such plan, to issue regulations making such modifications in the Social Security Act as may be necessary to implement the plan and carry out the Commission's accompanying recommendations, and to submit to the Congress any recommendations which would require a change in existing law.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1092 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1976
Designates the John Philip Sousa composition known as the "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 15501 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1976
Restates the charter of the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in its entirety. Sets forth the purposes and powers of the university. Prohibits any individual (except the president of the university) from serving as a member of the board of trustees during the period in which the individual is an officer, professor or other employee of the university. Stipulates the powers of the board of trustees of the university. Authorizes the board to merge the university with any other nonprofit organization by a two-thirds vote.
Bill· HRH.R. 15496 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1976
Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1522 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall submit a full report to Congress on fundamental human rights and cultural freedoms in Romania with special emphasis on the national minorities, showing concrete measures taken to ameliorate their situation by the Romanian Government. Directs that should no ameliorative measures occur, it is the sense of the House that the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement and the most-favored-nation treatment of the Socialist Republic of Romania shall not be extended.
Bill· HRH.R. 15434 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Directs the Mayor of the District of Columbia to enter into an agreement with appropriate Federal officials setting the rates to be paid by the District of Columbia Government and other units of government for the delivery of water from the Potomac River through the Washington Aqueduct. Authorizes the inclusion in such agreement of terms and conditions which encourage equitable water conservation.
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